68 Brooks Ave, Newton MA 02460

Newton, MA 02460 • Newtonville

$555,000

Beds

Baths

2,486

Sq Ft

$223

Price/Sq Ft

0.12

Acres

1905

Year Built

Garage Space

Single Family Residence

Type

Days on Market

Sold Listed Apr 12, 2007 • MLS# 70557538 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $629,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $555,000
                        

Difference: $74,000 (-11.8%)

Performance Metrics

88.2%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

Days on Market

Quick sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $253

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $223
                        

This property sold for $223 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 11.8% below the original asking price.

With only 27 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$223/sq ft

Area Median

$588/sq ft

Difference

62.1%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Enter through a stained glass door into the gracious foyer with lovely staircase & period detail throughout. Double "parlor" with bow windows, pocket doors, and fireplace. 9 Ft. ceilings, stained glass windows & doors, diningroom w/built in china closet. Additional back stairway from kit to 2nd floor. Full walk up stairway to (unheated) 3rd floor w/ 3 additional bedrms. Convenient location offers commuter rail, market,shops,schools, and MA Pike. Great opportunity to update to your own style.

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Property History

Market Insights

60.3%

Price Range

Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73574302

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏡

Currently Listed

Sep 9, 2026

$1,399,000

MLS #73574302 - Active

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Sold

Aug 27, 2007

$555,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 29

🏠

Listed for Sale

Apr 12, 2007

$599,000

Original listing

Agent: Rhoda Ostrer Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
09/09/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$1,399,000	-	-	MLS #73574302 - Active
08/27/2007	✓ Sold	$555,000	-	-	Property sold
04/12/2007	🏠 Listed for Sale	$599,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2007	$5,185	$555,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$5,185

Tax Year 2007

Assessed Value

$555,700

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1905

Living Area 2,486 sq ft

Lot Size 0.12 acres

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances None

Fireplace Family Room

Fireplaces 1

Basement None

Laundry First Floor

Features Bedroom

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture Victorian

Roof None

Features Porch, Deck, Storage, Sprinkler System

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch, Deck

Parking

Garage Spaces 1

Has Garage Yes

Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public, City/town Water

Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $5,185

Assessed Value $555,700

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Lead Paint Unknown

Seller Disclosures Propert Being Sold In As Is Condition

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 29 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1905

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

2,486 sq ft

Total Rooms

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:

Appliances:

Interior Features: Bedroom

Windows:

Basement:

Laundry: First Floor

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Victorian

Year Built: 1905

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof:

Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Oil

Cooling: None

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Storage, Sprinkler System

Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1

Total Parking Spaces: 5

Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Family Room

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping

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Location

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Neighborhood

Newtonville

68 Brooks Ave, Newton MA 02460

Newton, MA 02460

Listing Information

Listing Agent Rhoda Ostrer

Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

Office Phone 617-969-2447

Agent MLS ID BB903845

Office MLS ID BB2430

Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 2:35 AM EDT

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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